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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:36 AM
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Getting one with 7k on it and many custom options, is that a good bike form your experience.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Getting one with 7k on it and many custom options, is that a good bike form your experience.
I've owned mine for 6 months and I couldn't be happier

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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 11:54 AM
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They are great bikes. The seat is no good for 2-upping, add a windshield and stage 1 if it has not already been done.
 
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Getting one with 7k on it and many custom options, is that a good bike form your experience.
Might try to get ahold of "PAPATRAVIS" here on the forum he's Very Active here and rides a 2005 RKS...
 
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 12:23 PM
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I really enjoy mine.
 
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enough pull in that thing? I'm used to riding a 125hp rigid chopper, and I had a Indian chief 100ci
 
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Getting one with 7k on it and many custom options, is that a good bike form your experience.
I've owned mine for 6 months and I couldn't be happier

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How much do those Road GLide Type fairings go for the one you got on yours?
 
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Getting one with 7k on it and many custom options, is that a good bike form your experience.
I've owned mine for 6 months and I couldn't be happier

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How much do those Road GLide Type fairings go for the one you got on yours?
Actually, it's more of a Street glide fairing or EG. Anyways, there around 2K

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I sold a 07 Road Glide and a 07 Street Glide and a 08 Ultra and now have a 2005 Road King Custom and could not be happier.
 
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Very happy with the performance of my bike.
 
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